YOLO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
JANUARY 27, 2026
MINUTES & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-1.103
JANUARY 27, 2026
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CHAIR, SHEILA ALLEN, DISTRICT 4
VICE-CHAIR, ANGEL BARAJAS, DISTRICT 5
OSCAR VILLEGAS, DISTRICT 1
LUCAS FRERICHS, DISTRICT 2
MARY VIXIE SANDY, DISTRICT 3
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
625 COURT STREET, ROOM 206
WOODLAND, CA 95695
CHAIR, SHEILA ALLEN, DISTRICT 4
VICE-CHAIR, ANGEL BARAJAS, DISTRICT 5
OSCAR VILLEGAS, DISTRICT 1
LUCAS FRERICHS, DISTRICT 2
MARY VIXIE SANDY, DISTRICT 3
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
625 COURT STREET, ROOM 206
WOODLAND, CA 95695
| MICHAEL WEBB COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR |
PHILIP J. POGLEDICH COUNTY COUNSEL |
Roll Call:
Allen
Barajas
Villegas
Frerichs
Vixie Sandy
Michael Webb, County Administrator
Philip J. Pogledich, County Counsel
Allen
Barajas
Villegas
Frerichs
Vixie Sandy
Michael Webb, County Administrator
Philip J. Pogledich, County Counsel
| 9:00 A.M. CALL TO ORDER |
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Open Meeting
1.
Call to Order.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Roll Call.
4.
Consider Approval of Agenda.
Minute Order No. 26-05: Approved agenda as submitted. At the request of Visit Yolo, Agenda Item No. 25 was pulled to a future meeting. MOVED BY: Villegas / SECONDED BY: Frerichs AYES: Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy, Allen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
5.
Public Comment: To be afforded a brief period of time to speak before the Board of Supervisors, please refer to further instructions at the end of the agenda on how to electronically participate and submit your public comments. Note: per the Ralph M. Brown Act, Board members may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed during the public comment period on items that are not on the agenda, but may not take action on such items. You may also share your thoughts with the Board of Supervisors by submitting a written statement via email to clerkoftheboard@yolocounty.gov. To ensure all interested parties have an opportunity to speak, each public comment is limited to two minutes.
Alice Tapley, James Patrick Vorhees, Beth Bourne, Judy Higgerson, Lauren Ayers and Debbie Liles addressed the Board of Supervisors during public comment. |
| CONSENT AGENDA |
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Minute Order No. 26-06: Approved Consent Agenda Item Nos. 6-18 with comments made on Agenda Item Nos. 7 and 17. MOVED BY: Barajas / SECONDED BY: Frerichs AYES: Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy, Allen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
Community Services
Community Development
6.
Adopt resolution that expands Agricultural Preserve No. 064 and authorize the execution of three new Williamson Act contracts totaling 242.8 acres (APNs 053-010-002, 053-010-003, and 053-010-004), each being contiguous and within the Agricultural Intensive (A-N) zone; and determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Brown)
Approved Resolution No. 26-09 and Agreement Nos. 26-16 thru 26-18 on Consent. |
Public Works
7.
Adopt a Notice of Exemption (NOE) finding that the 2026 Pavement Preservation Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), authorize filing of an NOE pursuant to Public Resources Code 21152(b), and approve the Project. (No general fund impact) (Fieseler/Aleaf)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
General Government
Board of Supervisors
8.
Approve 2026 Board Assignments. (No general fund impact) (Board of Supervisors)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Clerk of the Board
9.
Approve the minutes of the January 13, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting.
Approved the minutes of the January 13, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting on Consent. |
10.
Ratify the following:
- Resolution No. 26-07 commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Pence Gallery in Davis.
- Resolution No. 26-08 recognizing and commending the Capay Valley Firewise Guinda/Rumsey Community and the Capay Valley Fire Protection District for receiving the National Firewise USA® Certificate of Recognition.
Ratified Resolution Nos. 26-07 and 26-08 on Consent. |
11.
Accept resignations, consider appointments and reappointments.
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
12.
Correspondence.
Approved Correspondence on Consent. |
13.
Conferences, meetings and events the Board of Supervisors attended.
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
County Counsel
14.
Approve minor updates to the Board Governance Manual, including revisions to the process for Board members to add items to future agendas. (No general fund impact) (Pogledich)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Financial Services
15.
Receive and file the Chief Financial Officer's Annual Report on Revolving and Other Cash Funds for 2024-25. (No general fund impact) (Haynes)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Human Resources
16.
Sunset the COVID-19 Prevention Procedure from the County's Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual February 3, 2026. (No general fund impact) (Pannu/Leasure)
Approved recommended action on Consent. |
Health & Human Services
Adult & Aging
17.
Adopt resolution authorizing acceptance and execution of Agreement Number 26F-5052 with CSD for CSBG funding and approve and authorize the Yolo County Deputy Director of General Services/Manager of Procurement, or designee, to sign State Agreement No. 26F-5052 with the California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) for the County’s Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) in the amount of $398,789 for the period of January 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Resolution No. 26-10 and Agreement No. 26-19 on Consent. |
Child, Youth & Family
18.
Approve fifth amendment to Agreement No. 5151 with Brighter Horizon Group Homes, Inc. to add funding in the amount of $329,000 for fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 for a new contract maximum of $979,000, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, for the provision of Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) services. Implementation of AB1051, which requires STRTPs to enter into individual contracts with each placing county, created administrative challenges for the contractor in submitting timely claims. The FY 2024-25 funds associated with these services were accured; therefore, this amendment results in no net budget impact to the County. (No general fund impact) (Morales)
Approved Agreement No. 26-20 on Consent. |
| INTRODUCTIONS & HONORARY RESOLUTIONS |
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Introductions & Honorary Resolutions
19.
Introductions.
20.
Acknowledge Honorary Resolutions.
- Resolution commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Pence Gallery in Davis. (Supervisors Frerichs and Allen)
- Resolution recognizing and commending the Capay Valley Firewise Guinda/Rumsey Community and the Capay Valley Fire Protection District for receiving the National Firewise USA® Certificate of Recognition. (Supervisor Barajas)
Resolutions were presented. |
| REGULAR AGENDA (NOTE: Items below may be heard at any time during the meeting) |
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Health & Human Services
Administration
21.
Presentation of Honorable Mention Plaque to Yolo County Children’s Alliance by Kathryn Power, Partnership HealthPlan Director of Regional Operations. (No general fund impact) (Morales) (Est. Presentation time: 5 min)
Received presentation of Honorable Mention Plaque to Yolo County Children’s Alliance by Kathryn Power, Partnership HealthPlan Director of Regional Operations. |
General Government
County Administrator
22.
Receive status update on Fire Sustainability and the Clarksburg Fire Protection District matching fund eligibility; and provide staff direction on next steps. (No general fund impact) (Webb/Tengolics) (Est. Staff Presentation: 5 min)
Mark Pruner, Nancy Kirchoff, Steve Pylmail and Beth Bourne addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. |
Motion made by Supervisor Villegas to direct staff to come back with a proposal that offers the district the same one-time funding that was available for Fire Districts who did not pass a Prop 218 with the ability to then continue to reap the benefits of the net gain from the rescinded Prop 218 and a new Prop 218 in the amount of $10,743 going forward. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Vixie Sandy. After discussion, Supervisor Villegas withdrew his motion. |
Received status update on Fire Sustainability and the Clarksburg Fire Protection District matching fund eligibility; and provided staff direction including Clarksburg Fire Protection District being eligible for $10,743 in matching funds per the Fire Sustainability Funding Guidelines and inviting the Clarksburg Fire Protection District to submit a scope of work for a one-time fire sustainability grant in an amount not to exceed $135,733. |
Financial Services
23.
Continue discussion on the budget outlook for fiscal year 2026-27, approve the 2026-27 Budget Principles and Budget Development Calendar and provide staff direction on the 2026-27 budget development process and scenarios to address the structural budget deficit. (No general fund impact) (Haynes/Liddicoet) (Est. Staff Presentation: 15 min)
Lauren Ayers addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. |
Minute Order No. 26-07: Approved the 2026-27 Budget Principles and approved the following staff recommendations, as noted on slide 15 of the presentation:
AYES: Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy, Allen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
Health & Human Services
Adult & Aging
24.
Receive update on Proposition 1 Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Integrated Plan process. (No general fund impact) (Morales) (Est. Staff Presentation time: 10 min)
Written comments from Gina Daleiden have been placed into the record. |
Received update on Proposition 1 Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Integrated Plan process with Supervisor Barajas rescuing himself on this item. |
General Government
County Administrator
25.
Receive annual update presentation from Visit Yolo. (No general fund impact) (Webb/Tengolics) (Est. Staff Presentation: 10 min)
Agenda Item No. 25 was continued to a future meeting. |
Law & Justice Services
Probation
26.
Receive 2024-25 Annual Report from the Community Corrections Partnership and affiliated community-based organizations. (No general fund impact) (Gayton/Hernandez/McGhee) (Est. Staff Presentation: 20 min.)
Ning Wan addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. |
Received 2024-25 Annual Report from the Community Corrections Partnership and affiliated community-based organizations. |
General Government
County Administrator
27.
Consider adoption of the proposed 2026 Intergovernmental Advocacy Policy and Legislative Advocacy Priorities for Yolo County. (No general fund impact)(Webb/Tengolics/Perez) (Est. Staff Presentation: 5 mins)
Minute Order No. 26-08: Approved recommended action. MOVED BY: Villegas / SECONDED BY: Vixie Sandy AYES: Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy, Allen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
County Counsel
28.
Adopt a resolution authorizing members of eligible subsidiary bodies, as defined by Senate Bill 707 (2025), to participate remotely in meetings through July 27, 2026. (No general fund impact) (Pogledich)
Ning Wan addressed the Board of Supervisors on this item. |
Minute Order No. 26-09: Approved recommended action by Resolution No. 26-11. MOVED BY: Frerichs / SECONDED BY: Barajas AYES: Barajas, Villegas, Frerichs, Vixie Sandy, Allen. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. |
Board of Supervisors
29.
Action items and reports from members of the Board of Supervisors, including announcements, questions to be referred to staff and reports on various 2x2s and meetings with other agencies. (Board of Supervisors)
- Fire Sustainability Ad Hoc Subcommittee update. (Supervisors Barajas and Vixie Sandy)
- Budget Ad Hoc Subcommittee update. (Supervisors Allen and Barajas)
- Davis 2x2 update. (Supervisors Frerichs and Allen)
- Cannabis Ad Hoc Subcommittee update. (Supervisors Allen and Barajas)
- South Davis Library Ad Hoc Subcommittee update. (Supervisors Frerichs and Allen)
Received Board reports. |
30.
Long Range Planning Calendar - recurring opportunity for Board members to discuss and as needed, direct staff regarding future Board agenda items. (Board of Supervisors)
County Administrator
31.
Action items and reports from the County Administrator. (Webb)
- Presidential Executive Order Tracker
Received County Administrator's report. |
| CLOSED SESSION |
Closed Session
32.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
1770 Oakdale Ranch Lane, Esparto
APN: 049-110-007
Agency Negotiator: Mike Webb, County Administrator; Phil Pogledich, County Counsel
Negotiating Parties: Ave Lambert (Yolo Food Hub Network)
X (Price) X (Terms of Payment)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
1770 Oakdale Ranch Lane, Esparto
APN: 049-110-007
Agency Negotiator: Mike Webb, County Administrator; Phil Pogledich, County Counsel
Negotiating Parties: Ave Lambert (Yolo Food Hub Network)
X (Price) X (Terms of Payment)
33.
Conference with Legal Counsel -- Anticipated Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation: 19 cases (Oakdale Fire Claims)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation: 19 cases (Oakdale Fire Claims)
34.
Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation v. County of Yolo (Yolo Sup. Ct. Case No. CV2021-1864)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation v. County of Yolo (Yolo Sup. Ct. Case No. CV2021-1864)
35.
Conference with Labor Negotiator; Michael Webb, County Administrator; Kamaljit Pannu, Human Resources Director; Alexander Tengolics, Chief Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Bargaining Units: Unrepresented
Bargaining Units
G General
U Supervisors
M Management
A Attorneys
A2 Supervising Attorneys
O Correctional Officer
S Deputy Sheriff
P Sheriff Management
PR Probation
CC Deputy County Counsels
C Confidential
H Department Heads
H2 Assistant Department Heads
X Miscellaneous
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Bargaining Units: Unrepresented
Bargaining Units
G General
U Supervisors
M Management
A Attorneys
A2 Supervising Attorneys
O Correctional Officer
S Deputy Sheriff
P Sheriff Management
PR Probation
CC Deputy County Counsels
C Confidential
H Department Heads
H2 Assistant Department Heads
X Miscellaneous
36.
Public Report of action taken in Closed Session.
| ADJOURNMENT |
Next meeting scheduled for: February 10, 2026